Daniel Swartz, owner of Indiana-based letterpress design studio Hoosier Type Co., designed the 2024 UCDA Design Conference member print. Hoosier Type Co. produces self-described “small batch and perfectly imperfect” prints, using a variety of typogr…
Collaboration is essential for successful teamwork. The strength of Boston University’s Marketing and Communications team guides them to trust the creative process while staying focused and organized, understanding their audience, and concentrating …
The University of California Office of the President uses video to not only detail the research but to entertain—winning two UCDA Design Awards for their fun and informative video series. We talked to Jessica Wheelock, Director of Multimedia, about …
In 1975, a year after he established his own design firm, Milton Glaser, Inc., Milton was a speaker at the UCDA Design Conference. The following year, Milton won the Best of Show Award during the conference. In 2020, Milton participated in UCDA’s “A…
Congratulations to Auburn University for winning a Gold Award in the 2022 UCDA Design Awards! This was a collaborative effort between many departments on campus to produce a beautiful and effective brand guide.
Interview with Nery Orellana on his background and time working with design pioneer, Saul Bass. Nery shares insight on Saul Bass, techniques he learned while working at Bass/Yager & Associates, and projects he worked on that we may be familiar with …
On the anniversary of September 11, we share a sampling of the creations that were collected through UCDA: Help the Healing.
UCDA is saddened to hear about the loss of design legend, educator, honorary member, and friend Lanny Sommese
Strong communication about the importance of pre-planning is key to minimizing rush projects.
Storytelling builds connections through action, point of view, and movement through time and space. Stories drive novels, plays, and Netflix—but what about visual design?